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Housing & Homelessness Support

Housing Support and Homelessness Advice in Manchester

If you are homeless, at risk of losing your home, or need help with housing, it’s important to get support as soon as possible. There are several organisations in Manchester that can provide advice, guidance, and practical assistance.

It is important to remember: Get Help Early. The sooner you seek advice, the more options you’ll have. Whether you’re falling behind on rent, facing eviction, or already without a place to stay, these organisations are here to help you find safety and stability.

Below you’ll find information on services and organisations in Manchester that can help with housing, legal advice, food, and emergency support.

Contact Manchester City Council

If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, you should contact Manchester City Council immediately.

How to get in touch:

More information:

Visit the Council’s Housing Help and Advice page for guidance on:

  • Help with rent arrears and mortgage debt

  • Preventing homelessness and support if you’re at risk

  • A directory of local housing support organisations: Manchester Housing Support Directory

Citizens Advice Manchester

Citizens Advice Manchester can offer free and confidential guidance whether you rent privately, rent from the council or a housing association or own your home.

They can help you understand your options and what to expect from different courses of action.

You can book a call or access more information via their website: Citizens Advice Manchester – Housing Advice

Greater Manchester Law Centre

If you need legal advice about your rights as a homeless person or help to enforce those rights, you can contact the Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC).

Address:
Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC)
669 Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4QE

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm

Contact details:

You must phone to book an appointment.

Coffee4Craig: 

The service includes advice, support and hot meals 

Barnabus 

Street homeless/temporary accommodation support  

  • Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12pm 
  • Ideally appointment only 
  • 0161 237 3223
  • 41 Bloom Street. M1 3LY
  • Barnabus Manchester 

The Booth Centre 

  • Monday-Friday 9-10am Free Breakfast Cafe, 10am-12pm activities followed by free lunch  
  • Includes specialist support for EU Nationals 
  • 0161 835 2499 
  • Pimplett Street, M3 1FU 
  • Booth Centre – Home 

Centrepoint 

Street Support Manchester 

This is a coalition of local organisations working to support people experiencing homelessness in Manchester 

Shelter  

Shelter is a national charity providing support and advice for people experiencing homelessness 

Mustard Tree  

  • Monday-Saturday until 2pm: community shop, food club and training opportunities – times vary depending on the day
  • Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm: drop-in support for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness 
  • 0161 850 2282 
  • 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, M14 6AG
  • Mustard Tree | Combatting Poverty – Preventing Homelessness 
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